Rear Engine Drive motorhome, 8.1 L gas
I'm looking at buying a Monaco La Palma Motor Home that has a 8.1L rear engine. I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with a rear engine gas engine. I'm thinking of overheating problems. Thanks f...
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From the Monaco specs:
Workhorse RSR Rail Chassis/Engine/ Suspension (Gas Floorplans Only)
GM Vortec 8100 V8 (8.1L) Gas Engine with Allison® 2000 Series 6-Speed Automatic Transmission with 5th and
6th Gear Overdrives
Engine Displacement: 496”/8.1L
Power: 340 HP
Torque: 455 lbs./ft.
100 Gallon Fuel Tank
Upgrade 18” Leather Wrap Steering Wheel
145 Amp Alternator
Radial Tires: 255/80R/22.5
Polished Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension: Monoleaf Springs,
Sway-Bar and Bilstein® Shocks
Rear Suspension: Coil Springs and Bilstein® Shocks Plus Torque Box
55 Degree Wheel Cut
Quadraulic Braking System with Four Wheel Disc Brakes, Four Wheel Anti-Lock Function
Adjustable Brake Pedal
Prewire for Supplemental Braking System
Fully Automatic Hydraulic Leveling System
5,000 Lb. Hitch Receiver with Dual Connector 4-Pin or 7-Pin
The diesel models used the Roadmaster RSR rail chassis
Workhorse RSR Rail Chassis/Engine/ Suspension (Gas Floorplans Only)
GM Vortec 8100 V8 (8.1L) Gas Engine with Allison® 2000 Series 6-Speed Automatic Transmission with 5th and
6th Gear Overdrives
Engine Displacement: 496”/8.1L
Power: 340 HP
Torque: 455 lbs./ft.
100 Gallon Fuel Tank
Upgrade 18” Leather Wrap Steering Wheel
145 Amp Alternator
Radial Tires: 255/80R/22.5
Polished Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension: Monoleaf Springs,
Sway-Bar and Bilstein® Shocks
Rear Suspension: Coil Springs and Bilstein® Shocks Plus Torque Box
55 Degree Wheel Cut
Quadraulic Braking System with Four Wheel Disc Brakes, Four Wheel Anti-Lock Function
Adjustable Brake Pedal
Prewire for Supplemental Braking System
Fully Automatic Hydraulic Leveling System
5,000 Lb. Hitch Receiver with Dual Connector 4-Pin or 7-Pin
The diesel models used the Roadmaster RSR rail chassis
